In AE we say "on top of" something, which sounds like the same thing. We also say "up to" something, which also sounds similar. "He is only an intern, but we think he is on top of the situation and up to making the presentation to the clients.

In Italian this expression is used to say that u're able to do something:
"I know it's difficult, but tu sei all'altezza"

I would translate it as "to be up to something", but I have a (clue)feeling it's wrong....

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Ciao!

For the example you give here, I would say in English quite simply: "I know it's difficult, but you can do it!" (emphasising the "you") or "...I'm sure you can do it" (in this case, emphasising the "sure").

You could also say: "I know it's difficult, but you're up to it!" (Here I would emphasise the "up".)

Southern AE greatly modified by a 1st-generation Scottish-American mother, and growing up abroad.

utente has the best idiomatic answer-- "I don't think I'm up to it." We do have an expression, to be "on top of the situation," but it tends to mean "to know about" something you're doing, to have all the information at your fingertips-- but you might be an observer, not the one in control. What you expressed is more like "to know how" or to be capable of performing a task. "I'm up to it" expresses that nuance of meaning exactly.
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Are you able to finish the project on time?
Sure, I'm right on top of it!

Forse questo è in po' meglio di to be up to something. Inoltre, a differenza di to be up to something, non c'è un significato cattivo.

--Steven

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utente has the best idiomatic answer-- "I don't think I'm up to it." We do have an expression, to be "on top of the situation," but it tends to mean "to know about" something you're doing, to have all the information at your fingertips-- but you might be an observer, not the one in control. What you expressed is more like "to know how" or to be capable of performing a task. "I'm up to it" expresses that nuance of meaning exactly.
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Indeed! In fact, let's hope he's got what it takes when it comes to refereeing the match!
Or, simply: Let's hope he's up to refereeing the match! ("Let's hope he's up to the job / Let's hope he can cut the mustard (very idiomatic and dialect slang) / Let's hope he can cut it (esp AE, I believe)
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How can I translate in English the italian sentence "spero di esserne all'altezza" ?
I found a topic about the sencence "essere all'altezza", but I'm not satisfied...

In fact in Italian language the phrase "essere all'altezza" could mean either "to be able to do something" or "to deserve it". in this case it is more like the second one, and I don't know if "to measure up" is still good.

Ho un po' di problemi a trovare una forma efficace per tradurre l'espressione essere all'altezza, meaning being good enough and with sufficient skills for a task.

For instance, in the sentence:
"L'offerta di lavoro è molto interessante, ma non so se sono all'altezza"
che tradurrei con:
"The job offer is very interesting, but I don't know if I'm good enough for it"

La frase "essere all'altezza di" traduce in inglese americano come l'espressione idiomatica "to be up to the task"
oppure "to be equal to the task."
Per esempio: "He tried to handle that important project, but he failed. Obviously, he was not up to the task."

La frase "essere all'altezza di" traduce in inglese americano come l'espressione idiomatica "to be up to the task"
oppure "to be equal to the task."

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Yes, this is the usage that the opening poster was asking about. But in post #54, SquirrelCage points out a different use of the expression (thanks SC - I didn't know that usage), which has to be translated differently.

I agree with 0scar : "to be worthy of" seems to be an excellent general-purpose translation of this new sense, if slightly formal. In SquirrelCage's three examples, for the first two I believe you could also use the more colloquial "not good enough for":
a- Lui non è alla tua altezza = He isn't good enough for you
b- Questa scuola non è all'altezza di nostro figlio = This school isn't good enough for our son.
But it doesn't work in the third example, where 0scar's suggestion works best
c- Il film non è all'altezza della bravura di quel regista = The film is isn't worthy of that director's ability.

Yes, this is the usage that the opening poster was asking about. But in post #54, SquirrelCage points out a different use of the expression (thanks SC - I didn't know that usage), which has to be translated differently.

I agree with 0scar : "to be worthy of" seems to be an excellent general-purpose translation of this new sense, if slightly formal. In SquirrelCage's three examples, for the first two I believe you could also use the more colloquial "not good enough for":
a- Lui non è alla tua altezza = He isn't good enough for you
b- Questa scuola non è all'altezza di nostro figlio = This school isn't good enough for our son.
But it doesn't work in the third example, where 0scar's suggestion works best
c- Il film non è all'altezza della bravura di quel regista = The film is isn't worthy of that director's ability.

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I'm sorry. I shouldn't have jumped into the discussion so late; I skimmed through, but I missed that post.
I think the easiest way to translate "essere all'altezza (di)" is to start with the prefix "to be up to..." and then adjust the ending for context.
For instance, "to be up to the task (of)" or "to be up to the standards (of)" [another way of saying "to be worthy (of)"]. But like you just pointed out, in everyday language, there are different ways to say each, and many variations depending on the speaker, the subject, and the occasion.

What about it, in case we compare two objects? For example when a book or a film has sequels/prequels and they are not as good as the first work? "Il sequel non é all'altezza della prima parte", tipo.
(I apologize if this aspect has already been discussed and I missed it!)

What about it, in case we compare two objects? For example when a book or a film has sequels/prequels and they are not as good as the first work? "Il sequel non é all'altezza della prima parte", tipo.
(I apologize if this aspect has already been discussed and I missed it!)

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'The sequel isn't up to [the level of] the first.'
We might also say that 'the sequel doesn't compare to the first.'